Amuse-Bouche *Mixed nuts with Garam Masala *Pickled Carrots and Garlic with Cumin *Jicama and Cucumbers with Chile and Lime *Homemade 100% whole wheat bread Main stage *Braised Fennel with Parmesan *Kasha Varnishkes and Cabbage with Juniper Berries *Saffron Noodle Cake and Spring Vegetable Stew Something sweet… Yeasted Sugar Cake with Raspberries (and Fresh Whipped Cream) […]
Last Saturday I cooked dinner for this special gent‘s birthday. I knew it was going to be for a lot of people and that it should be mostly if not all vegetarian. I also knew it would be for at least sixteen people (we ended up with enough food for twenty), so it was time […]
Recently, on my way back to Los Angeles from a wine-tasting excursion–some highlights include: Kenneth Volk Vineyards, Curtis Winery, and Tastes of the Valleys in Solvang–we stopped for a beer and snack at Hollister Brewing Company. My pal chillindamos was interested in investigating the latest they had to sample, while I was interested in the curious listing near the […]
…and my garden. Have a look at the latest from the dill department: And peer closely for the up-and-coming sage: Not far from making its way into dishes and pickle jars… Do stay tuned. I’m off to Santa Ynez this weekend for a taste of wine and sunshine. I have a feeling the people of […]
